Subaru B9 Tribeca 2006 vs Mercedes ML 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 297 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Subaru B9 Tribeca is more dynamic to drive. Subaru B9 Tribeca engine produces 55 HP more power than Mercedes ML, but torque is 143 NM less than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power Subaru B9 Tribeca reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.3 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.9 l/100km | 10.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru B9 Tribeca consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru B9 Tribeca could require 435 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru B9 Tribeca consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 620 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes ML gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Legacy | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes R klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes ML might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes ML engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.82 m | |
| Subaru B9 Tribeca is 8 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru B9 Tribeca is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 551 litres | |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Subaru B9 Tribeca has 101 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes ML. This could mean that the Subaru B9 Tribeca uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru B9 Tribeca is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML, which means Subaru B9 Tribeca can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 5800 | |
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